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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.58, 5,556.87 and 1,395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.58, 5,556.87 and 1,395.54 is: 2,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.58 : 5,556.87 = 1,395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.58/5,556.87 = 1,395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.58x = 5,556.87 × 1,395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.58x = 7,754,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,834.36/3,704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.31

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